The Clean Air Act of 1990 Provided for the Use

question 14

Multiple Choice

The Clean Air Act of 1990 provided for the use of buying and selling of pollution permits to combat acid rain. What type of policy instrument does this describe?

• A) market incentives
• B) public education
• C) privatization
• D) subsidies

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